Carole Marie Ghenne; of Charleroi; was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord; Jesus Christ; on Dec. 4; 2011; following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 20; 1946; in North Charleroi. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Ghenne and the late (Vernon) Norma Rosalie Smith. Carole lived in Charleroi; and was the owner and operator of the Image I Beauty Salon for many years. She achieved a notable career as a stylist; setting a high standard for her work. She was most recently employed at Image II Beauty Salon; owned by one of Carole’s dearest friends; Rachel Melvin. She attended schools in Fallowfield Township and at Charleroi High School; graduating with the class of 1964. Carole loved reading; gardening and working in assembling beautiful gift baskets and floral arrangements. She was very creative in her designs and loved fine things. She loved Oldies concerts; Broadway shows and cooking delicious meals for family and friends. She especially loved being with friends and acting as Auntie to so many of her friends’ children who lovingly called her Auntie Carole. She especially loved to travel with her mother and also with friends. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing in local tournaments. Her pet dogs also held a special place in her heart. Carole is survived by a stepbrother; Bruce C. Smith and wife; Joann; and her niece Jennifer Smith; of Charleroi. She is also survived by her stepmother; Marie Ghenne; of Greensburg; stepbrother; Stephen Hunter and wife; Anne; her niece; Jessica Hunter; of Greensburg; and her nephew; Seth Hunter; of Washington; D.C. Carole was blessed with a great number of friends who will miss her presence and friendship immensely. She was a former member of the Charleroi Chamber of Commerce and also a member of the Charleroi Presbyterian Church. Friends will be received from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Charleroi Presbyterian Church; 5th Street and Lincoln Avenue; Charleroi; on Wednesday; Dec. 28; 2011; followed by a memorial service beginning at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Mark Woomer officiating. Donations in Carole’s memory can be made to the Washington County Humane Society. The SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.